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  Michael Jackson: On the Wall becomes one of EMMA’s all-time visitor successes

  The Michael Jackson: On the Wall exhibition, which closed over the weekend, reached its goal of 80,000 visitors, becoming one of EMMA’s most popular exhibitions of all time. The exhibition saw a total of 88,748 visitors and was on display from 21st Aug 2019 to 26th Jan 2020.

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  Ilona Niemi: Personae mythologicae

  Ilona Niemi's new work is on display in a fence surrounding a construction site in front of the Exhibition Centre WeeGee. The artwork is a collection of 28 soulful creatures based on Finnish mythology. Personae mythologicae is commissioned by WeeGee and will be on display throughout 2020.

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Exhibitions

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  05.06.2019 - 01.03.2020

  Interwoven

  Textile holds emotions and stories. Interwoven is an exhibition exploring ties between art and textile design, including a glimpse of bold new materials used by experimental designers. Read more

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  09.10.2019 - 08.03.2020

  Tatsuo Miyajima: Sky of Time

  Sky of Time is an exhibition featuring the world-famous Japanese artist Tatsuo Miyajima. The show marks the continuation of a new form of collaboration between EMMA and the Saastamoinen Foundation. Every year, a new work will be commissioned for the Foundation’s collections from a topically relevant contemporary artist. Read more

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  Always on display

  Ilona Niemi: Personae mythologicae

  Ilona Niemi's new work is on display in a fence surrounding a construction site in front of the Exhibition Centre WeeGee. The artwork is a collection of 28 soulful creatures based on Finnish mythology. Personae mythologicae is commissioned by WeeGee and will be on display throughout 2020. Read more

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  04.02.2020 - 17.05.2020

  Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca: Faz Que Vai

  The work of the artist duo, which is representing Brazil in this year’s Venice Biennale, is a video essay consisting of four parts. In each part, a different dancer interprets the traditional Brazilian Carnival dance, frevo. Read more

Collection exhibitions — always on display

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  Always on display

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage takes a behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work done by museums. EMMA is the home of the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection, which is on display in its entirety in Visible Storage, a unique fusion of a storehouse, exhibition and workspace. Read more

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  Always on display

  Touch

  Touch presents a curated pick of Finnish and international contemporary works from the Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection. With the overarching theme of humanity at its core, the show delves into fundamental questions concerning the human condition and the nature of human existence. Read more

Events

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  01.02.2020

  13.00-14.30

  Creative drawing

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  07.02.2020

  17.30-18.30

  EMMA Talks: Discussion on the meaning of craftmanship for us

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  18.02.2020-21.02.2020

  13.00-15.00

  Art Break

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About EMMA

Art Collections

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  EMMA Collection

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  Saastamoinen Foundation

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  Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation

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  Art in the city

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Visit us

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  Guided tours & art workshops

  Get more out of your visit on a guided group tour. Our expert guides share background facts and insights to enrich your museum experience.

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  Host your event

  Be inspired by art! EMMA is an inspiring venue for all sorts of events. We have two rentable spaces for hosting special occasions: Aitio and Paletti.

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